AVID – AAUW members participate in Scarecrow Days project

FALLBROOK – Members of Fallbrook’s AAUW (American Association of University Women) and Fallbrook High’s AVID (Advancement via Individual Achievement) program recently enjoyed a special day building a scarecrow to participate in Fallbrook’s upcoming Scarecrow Days that will be held in the community in the month of October.

The group met with Scarecrow Days founder Jackie Heyneman at the Fallbrook School of the Arts where they learned how to make a scarecrow. AAUW mentor Chris Assad developed the idea for the group’s scarecrow – a six-foot tall female astronaut – as a way to exemplify women’s capabilities in all professions. Some of the students painted a large sign that says, “AVID Women CAN!” Others completed the body, which included an extra terrestrial being and an oxygen tank on her back. The astronaut/scarecrow’s head will remain a mystery until she appears Oct. 1 in front of Denny’s Restaurant, at the corner of Main Avenue and Fallbrook Street.

Scarecrow Days in October now has over 75 merchants, groups and individuals participating in building scarecrows that will be displayed in front of downtown businesses during the entire month.

AVID students pose with the scarecrow they are making, which will depict a female astronaut, for Fallbrook Scarecrow Days in October.